WBBZ and ME TV support Red Cross relief efforts

by jmaloni

Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 06:00 pm

As cleanup
efforts continue in parts of New York, New Jersey, and other states
impacted by Hurricane Sandy, Western New York's hometown television
station, WBBZ-TV, has joined with the ME TV network in supporting the
work of the American Red Cross. Public service announcements
encouraging people to donate to the American Red Cross are on the air
locally, and the ME TV network of classic television.

WBBZ supports the
work of Executive Director Nancy Blaschak and the Buffalo Chapter of
the American Red Cross. A link to the chapter is online atwww.wbbz.tv.

Those interested
can make a donation at 786 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. The local number
is 716-886-7500.

According to the
Red Cross website, more than 25,000 people have been living in
shelters since Saturday in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. The area
is suffering from widespread power outages, wind damage and
significant flooding from Sandy. More than 9,000 people have stayed
in 171 Red Cross shelters across 13 states. More than 100,800 meals
and snacks have been served.

Financial
donations help the Red Cross provide shelter, food, emotional support
and other assistance to those affected by disasters such as Hurricane
Sandy, as well as countless crises at home and around the world.

WBBZ Vice
President and General Manager Bob Koshinski said, "Western New
Yorkers pull together in times of need, and now the people on the
East Coast need our assistance. Everyone at WBBZ-TV is proud to do
our part and help make a difference."